Encyclopedia of Social Work

A digital guide for a lifetime of social service

Dr. Cynthia Franklin, Ph.D

Over 450 peer-reviewed articles offer overviews of every facet of social work study, including the most current, debated topics

Over 200 succinct biographies of key figures in social work history

Trusted, scholarly content infused with practical advice for social workers in the field

New entries added monthly, edited with precision by a 14-member editorial board and EIC

Supplementary multimedia content, such as videos and links to relevant social work resources, provide context and expand research possibilities

The premier social work online reference, published in partnership with the NASW Press

Encyclopedia of Social Work

A digital guide for a lifetime of social service

Dr. Cynthia Franklin, Ph.D

Description

The Encyclopedia of Social Work site transforms the classic reference work of the same name into a consistently-updated resource for a lifetime of social service. Developed through a unique partnership between the National Association of Social Workers Press and Oxford University Press, the digital Encyclopedia brings together the expertise of two leaders in their respective fields, making it the most trusted, timely social work reference available today. With high-quality, scholarly articles that offer practical applications for social workers in the field, this foundational guide provides valuable insights for students, faculty, and practitioners at all levels of experience. New and revised articles are added to the collection each month, ensuring that users can
access to the most up-to-date information available.

In print for nearly a century, Encyclopedia of Social Work reference book serves as an essential tool for the social work community. This new online Encyclopedia is not merely a digital replica of the book, but a dynamic, living resource that offers immediate publication of new articles and regular updating of existing articles. Articles range from concise overviews to 8,000 word analyses, offering users of any level an opportunity to meet their research goals.

Peer-reviewed and backed by an experienced editorial board, Encyclopedia of Social Work offers a wealth of information to support scholarly research, as well as practical applications for social workers in the field. Editor in Chief Cynthia Franklin,
Professor at the Austin School of Social Work, spent ten years working in clinical social work before pursuing academia, and brings this dual perspective to her work on the Encyclopedia. For example, an article on substance abuse might contain sections on "Best Practices" and "Ethical Issues" that present complicated dilemmas and advice for working through them. For this reason, the Encyclopedia of Social Work site proves valuable to anyone in the social work community, from practitioners and faculty who have worked for decades, to students ready to embark on social work careers.

The site features the latest functionality and a clean, straightforward layout, allowing quick and easy access to articles anywhere, at any time. Users are directed immediately to quality content, with
additional support from a number of free supplemental pages: an NASW "about page," further resources for practitioners, information for authors, and more. Articles are arranged in a 24-subject alphabetized taxonomy and span an array of specialties. Ethics and Values feature as a prominent category while a section is devoted specifically to the "Social Work Profession."

Encyclopedia of Social Work's continuous publishing model represents a new, innovative approach to deliver the most current content to today's researchers. Articles in the areas of healthcare, mental health, and family care, in particular, have received significant review and update since their publication in the 20th edition of Encyclopedia of Social Work. Further articles, focused on the latest trending topics
in social work will be added on a monthly basis.

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The premier social work online reference, published in partnership with the NASW Press

Encyclopedia of Social Work

A digital guide for a lifetime of social service

Dr. Cynthia Franklin, Ph.D

Editorial Board

EDITOR IN CHIEF:

Cynthia Franklin, Ph.D is Professor and holder of the Stiernberg/ Spencer Family Professorship in Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin, School of Social Work where is also Coordinator of the clinical concentration for the Masters in Social Work Program. Dr. Franklin is an internationally known scholar and leader in school mental health practice with over 100 publications in the professional literature on topics such as how to help youth at-risk to dropout of high school, the effectiveness of solution-focused, brief therapy with at-risk youths in schools and how to help pregnant and parenting youths stay in school and become self-sufficient. Before going into academia full time Dr. Franklin served in the ministry and conducted
a clinical practice for 10 years.

EDITORIAL BOARD:

Dr. Tricia B. Bent-Goodley is Professor of Social Work at Howard University. Dr. Bent-Goodley's research and writing has focused on developing community and faith-based interventions in the areas of domestic violence, dating violence, HIV prevention, and healthy relationship education.

Dr. Elizabeth Clark served as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Social Workers. Dr. Clark's background is in health care with a specialization in oncology, hope, end-of-life care, and bereavement.

Larry E. Davis, MA, MSW, Ph.D. is the Dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is the Donald M. Henderson Professor. Dr. Davis is the Director and founder of
the Center on Race and Social Problems. He is also founder of the journal, Race and Social Problems.

Dr. Rowena Fong is the Ruby Lee Piester Centennial Professor in Services to Children and Families in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Fong's research areas and professional interests focus on adoptions and child welfare, international adoptions from China, Chinese American children and families, women and children victims of human trafficking, and more.

Alberto Godenzi, MBA, PhD is Dean and Professor at the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. He specializes in interpersonal violence, gender and organization, and global partnerships; published dozens of scholarly articles and several books; secured research grants from
private and public funding institutions in Europe and the US.

Johnny S. Kim Ph.D., LICSW is an Associate Professor at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. Dr. Kim received his Master>'s degree in social work from Boston College, Ph.D. in social work from the University of Texas at Austin, and was a Council on Social Work Education Minority Clinical Fellow.

James J. Kelly is the President of Menlo College located in the Silicon Valley in Atherton, California. He is Immediate Past President of the National Association of Social Workers, and served for many years as an interim provost, associate vice president, dean, director, and professor in the California State University system.

Michael S. Kelly PhD, LCSW is Associate Professor and MSW
Program Director at Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work. He has written three books for Oxford University Press, the most recent being School Social Work: An Evidence-Informed Framework for Practice.

Sadye L. M. Logan, DSW is Professor and Director of the Isaiah DeQuincey Newman Institute for Peace and Social Justice in the College of Social Work at the University of South Carolina. Prior to joining the University of South Carolina faculty in 1999, she was a member of the University of Kansas faculty where she also served as Associate Director of the African and African American Studies Department

Terry Mizrahi, MSW, PhD is a professor at Sarah Lawrence College in the Health Advocacy Program. Her expertise lies in medical sociology, organizational and
community development, health-care policy and patients' rights; areas of research and training in professional socialization and physician behavior.

Dr. Frederic Reamer is professor in the graduate program of the School of Social Work, Rhode Island College. His research and teaching have addressed a wide range of human service issues, including mental health, health care, criminal justice, public welfare, and professional ethics.

Darrell P. Wheeler, Ph.D., M.P.H, ACSW is dean of the School of Social Work at Loyola University Chicago. His research and publications focus on the identification and exploration of individual and communal resiliency in HIV prevention and intervention, with particular emphasis on African American and Black gay, bisexual and transgender
communities.

Dr. Joan Levy Zlotnik, PhD, ACSW, serves as the director of the National Association of Social Worker's think tank, the Social Work Policy Institute (SWPI). She has studied the history and policy impacting the use of Title IV-E funds in social work education and has taught child welfare practice and child welfare policy.

The premier social work online reference, published in partnership with the NASW Press

Encyclopedia of Social Work

A digital guide for a lifetime of social service

Dr. Cynthia Franklin, Ph.D

Video

Oxford Talks With Social Workers: Trusted and Reliable

NYC social workers identify what makes a resource trustworthy

Oxford Talks With Social Workers: Print to Digital

Editors & social workers reflect on the Encyclopedia of Social Work's digital transformation